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Taking 400 plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). homogeneous ana, ch50, compliment 4 still elevated. inflamed sinuses, fatigue, pericarditis ,rashes. what illness indicated?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Lupus: Systemic lupus is most likely although chronic sinusitis is a component of Wegeners. If all of these issues are active then Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is not effective as the only therapy. Options need to be discussed with your rheumatologist.

Dr Badgley agreed

Answered 2/28/2015

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A member asked:

Taking 400 plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). homogeneous ana, ch50, compliment 4 still elevated. inflamed sinuses, fatigue, pericarditis ,rashes. what illness indicated?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Badgley agreed

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